5 People The Broncos Should Consider As Their Next Head Coach

Denver Broncos Head Coach Gary Kubiak began the new year by announcing to his team that he was retiring from the NFL.

At 55-years old, Kubiak cited health concerns as the top reason for his departure.

In 2013, Kubiak collapsed while coaching the Houston Texans, suffering from a transient ischemic attack. This October, Kubiak took a week off after being diagnosed with a complex migraine condition.

Denver's off-season had promised to be an eventful one, even prior to the news of Kubiak's departure. Now, finding a new head coach is their first priority. Here's a few names we think Denver fans should take a look at...

1

Kyle Shanahan

Falcons Offensive Coordinator

Pros:

Broncos fans love the Shanahan family

Kyle knows the Denver community

Offensive minded coach

Very successful with the Falcons the last two seasons

Cons;

Has never been an NFL head coach

Is only 37-years old

2

Vance Joseph

Miami Dolphins Defensive Coordinator

Pros:

Played football at Colorado University, knows the area

Has had a successful 2016 with the Miami defense

Cons:

Has never been an NFL head coach

Is defensive minded, would inherit a struggling offense

3

Scott Linehan

Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator

Pros:

Has helped the Dallas' offense become one of the NFL's best this season

Despite going 11-25 overall, he has head coach experience after he was St. Louis' head coach from 2006-2008.

Cons:

Went 11-25 as a head coach

Seems to be dedicated to the Dallas offense and may not be a realistic contender

4

Bill Musgrave

Oakland Raiders Offensive Coordinator

Pros:

Has helped Oakland's offense completely turn around last two seasons

Proven track record of developing young quarterbacks

The Broncos would take him away from a division rival

Went to high school in Grand Junction, Colorado

Cons:

Despite being in the NFL since 1997, has never been a head coach

Has a history of lateral career moves and demotions

5

Wade Phillips

Broncos Defensive Coordinator

Pros:

Is worth taking a look at because he was a vital part of the Broncos Super Bowl

Is 82-61 oerall as a head coach

Knows the system currently in place

Cons:

Defensive minded coach who will be in charge of a struggling offense

Is 69 years old, John Elway announced they are seeking "young candidates."